article thumbnail

Don’t go it alone: Incubators and accelerators help build lifelong relationships

TechCrunch

Speaking at TechCrunch Early Stage Boston last week, Matt Segneri, the executive director at the Harvard Innovation Labs , highlighted the importance of finding peers and mentors to go with you on your startup journey, and incubators and accelerators can help build those crucial relationships.

article thumbnail

This Angel Investor Shares 11 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Raise Smart Money

StartupNation

However, what is often direly needed is how to appeal to investors and raise smart money — knowledge that is essential for fundraising and a master key to building, accelerating and scaling your new venture. Later on, down the road, I had to dismiss new co-founders who proved unsuitable for the job. Be the learn-it-all.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Wrap-up of the Startup Community Leaders Mission USA 2018

Startup Catalyst

All the participants are running some type of program or space to support startup entrepreneurs or build the startup community in their region, from running accelerators and co-working spaces, to startup meetup groups, student entrepreneurship groups, and maker spaces, as well as University faculty and Government policy makers.

article thumbnail

What went wrong at Techstars

Founders Coop

. + This post unpacks offers an insiders’ view of some of the key strategic decisions that led to Techstars’ decline. ————– Techstars is – or was – one of the world’s best startup accelerator programs. The first to spot the weakness were startup founders.

article thumbnail

K-Startup Grand Challenge 2022: The world’s most tech-savvy country South Korea invites startups to grow their businesses

AsiaTechDaily

The biggest accelerator program, sponsored by the Korean government, supported by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), and organized by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), will be held for 3.5 The participating startups come from various countries across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.

startup 52
article thumbnail

How to find a Technical Co-Founder for your Startup

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Unfortunately, more often than not, these approaches have been disappointing, prompting me to write this list of tips to help founders win over a someone like me. Background So why is it really hard to find a technical co-founder? It goes without saying that being a startup founder is more popular than ever.

founder 140
article thumbnail

Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

Google for Startups Accelerator. Geared toward social impact startups working to create a healthier and more sustainable future, the accelerator provides access to training, products and technical support. TPESF Intellectual Entrepreneurship Program Application : The Paul E.

startup 40